Naked Oceans, from the Naked Scientistshttp://www.thenakedscientists.com/oceans
Mon, 11 Dec 2017 19:29:12 GMTTue, 10 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT30enhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcasthttps://imagecdn.acast.com/image?h=1500&w=1500&source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenakedscientists.com%2FHTML%2Fuploads%2Ftx_naksciconfig%2Ftemp%2FNS_ocean_1400.pngNaked Oceans, from the Naked Scientistshttp://www.thenakedscientists.com/oceans
episodicHelen Scales, Sarah Castor Perry, The Naked ScientistsFrom seagrass to sunfish, dugongs to diatoms, Naked Oceans uncovers the hidden secrets of the sea. Join us in conversation with top marine experts as we explore the latest ocean science and conservation and answer your aquatic questions.chris@thenakedscientists.comnoHelen Scales, Sarah Castor Perry, The Naked ScientistsDiving into Ocean ConservationThe bid to create the world's largest marine reserve, diseases threatening corals in the Caribbean, what is the best way to conserve coral reefs in Fiji, and why fish microbes matter too. Plus news of DNA sequences extracted from a 400,000 human a...Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT01:03:52marine reserve, conservation, fish, caribbean coral disease, fiji marine reserve, pitcairn islands, microbial diversity, denisovan dna, human ancestors, male contraceptive, painless injection skin patch, marine worms plastic toxicity, dyslexianofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/7c04363c-f748-45ad-9616-3801a64f74e3
Considering the future of the oceansIn the concluding installment of our two-part season finale of Naked Oceans, we get a bit thoughtful and contemplate what might lie in store for the future of the oceans. Helen catches up with some of the marine experts we've heard from throughout...Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT00:36:44naked ocean,positive,naked scientists,kitchen sciencenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/5cad52d0-2626-4c13-88d4-738d417d7c58
A Short History of the OceansThe history of life in the oceans spans over 3.5 billion years. In this Naked Oceans we'll take a whistlestop tour of that story......Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:39:16 GMT00:37:22naked scientists,oceans,history,palaeontology,ediacaran,cambrian
explosion,precambrian,stromatolite,alvin,neanderthal,ichthyosaur,mesozoic,plesiosaur
,neolithic,fish,shellfish,food,deep sea,exploration,census of marine lifenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/a42c5cfa-0d6f-458a-9dc9-dfe23aa9de67
Ocean aliens - the problem of species in the wrong placeWhy is it sometimes such a big deal when species end up in the wrong places? On Naked Oceans this month we explore marine invasions and find out how people shift species around the oceans, what problems this causes, and what can be done to stop them....Sun, 10 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT00:35:56naked oceans,oceans,invasive species,invasives,lionfish,algae,black sea,shipping,ballast,aquaculture,aquariumnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/dc102c3e-1781-42ea-8531-dcb9fabcb4ed
Ocean treasures, old and newIs ambergris whale vomit or whale poo? We find out in Naked Oceans this month as we dive into ocean treasures, old and new. Last month we explored some of the ways we pollute the oceans by using them as a dumping ground for too much rubbish. And in ...Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT00:33:17naked scientists,oceans,ambergris,sperm whale,whale vomit, whale poo, marine microbes, medicines, cancer treatmentnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/5ff7f472-5301-4739-be12-c4fc695cdbcd
From plastics to poo - the lowdown on ocean pollutionNaked Oceans goes from plastics to poo this month, as we get the low down on ocean pollution and find out how the stuff we dump into the seas causes all sorts of problems for the things that live there....Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT00:32:03naked scientists,naked oceansnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/from-plastics-to-poo-the-lowdown-on-ocean-pollution
So you want to be a marine scientist?We find out about the best job in the world on Naked Oceans this month as we take a look at what its like to work in the ocean realm. Sarah chats with a host of marine scientists who work in one of the top spots in the world for ocean research. We he...Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT00:45:29naked scientists,oceans,naked oceans,careers,marine science,biologist,scripps,oceanography,jobs,fiji,chicago,san diego,grey sealsnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/so-you-want-to-be-a-marine-scientist
Green grass and grazersWe're all about green grass and grazers this month on Naked Oceans as we take a look at the lush world of seagrasses. We find out why the diversity of critters, big and small, are vital for keeping seagrasses happy and healthy. We meet a mysteriou...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT00:43:11naked scientists,naked oceansnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/green-grass-and-grazers
Taking to the skies - Protecting seabirdsNaked Oceans takes to the skies this month to explore the world of seabirds. They may not have gills, and only some of them have flippers, but there are plenty of our feathered friends that spend some or all of their time at sea. We look into the thr...Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT00:40:20naked scientists,oceans,birds,seabirds,albatross,birdlife,penguins,protected area,tagging,cuttlefish,critter of the monthnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/taking-to-the-skies-protecting-seabirds
We Fish you a Merry ChristmasThings get distinctly festive in Naked Oceans this month as we crack open the mulled wine, scoff some mince pies, and settle down next to the roaring fire to bring you our exclusive guide to ocean-friendly gifts. Look no further for some exciting i...Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT00:48:00a,c,naked scientists,kitchen sciencenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/we-fish-you-a-merry-christmas
Glittering seas: the science of ocean bioluminescenceFire and water don't normally mix but the ocean is full of living things that put on stunning firework displays. In a sparkling episode of Naked Oceans we celebrate Guy Fawkes night and Diwali as we go in search of some of the many marine animal...Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT00:51:56bioluminescence,naked scientists,kitchen sciencenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/glittering-seas-the-science-of-ocean-bioluminescence
Life and Death in ancient seasThe oceans were the cradle of life on Earth for billions of years before our ancestors took to the land and air. But they have also seen some of the most devastating mass extinctions in geological history. In this month's Naked Oceans we find out ...Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT00:43:12a,naked scientists,kitchen sciencenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/life-and-death-in-ancient-seas
Science of whalingIs there such a thing as sustainable whale hunting? And even if there is, are we likely to see an end to the moratorium on commercial whaling. We find out in this first episode of a brand new series of Naked Oceans as we dive into the issues surround...Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT00:47:33naked scientists,oceans,whales,whaling,IWC,logs,ships,arctic,moratorium,climatenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/science-of-whaling
Celebrating a year of Naked OceansNaked Oceans has reached its 1st birthday and we celebrate by taking a look back at season one to pick out some of our favourite bits. We revisit a major milestone in ocean science with the Census of Marine Life, we venture once more into the depths ...Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT01:11:03naked oceans,naked scientists,census of marine life,coral spawning,deep sea,seahorses,chimaeras,vent shrimp,whale shark,xyloplax,barnaclenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/celebrating-a-year-of-naked-oceans
Diving into the deep seaNaked Oceans ventures into the deep to find out how scientists are using cutting edge technologies to explore the darkest and most mysterious parts of the oceans. Sarah visits Scripps Institution of Oceanography and finds out how microbes cope with e...Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT00:45:10naked scientists,naked oceans,deep sea,explore,microbes,remote control,untethered,scripps,woods hole,oceanography,exploration,pressurenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/diving-into-the-deep-sea
Sensing the underwater worldHow do marine animals sense the world around them? This month on Naked Oceans we explore the many ways aquatic critters see, sniff, and hear in their watery realm. We discover how tiny fish and lobsters find their way back home, we chat with a scient...Tue, 10 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT00:45:54naked oceans,naked scientists,sensory,see,smell,lobster,spawning,migration,vision,retina,rhodopsin,cones,olfactory,whales,right whale,ocean glider,sharknofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/sensing-the-underwater-world
Art and the OceansArt meets science this month on Naked Oceans as we meet artists who bust myths about the dark, scary, monster-filled depths. We find out from sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor about how his work transforms into artificial reefs. We chat with National Ge...Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT00:42:52naked scientists,oceans,art,sculpture,artificial reef,photography,underwater,ernst haeckel,patterns,vent shrimp,mangrove,blue carbon,biodiversitynofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/art-and-the-oceans
Trading the OceansFrom precious coral and slimey sea cucumbers to luxury fish lips and beautiful seahorses, this month Naked Oceans explores the many ways we trade the oceans. We sift through some of the highest price-tags in the sea and find out what impact this al...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT00:45:31naked scientists,oceans,trade,endangered,sea cucumber,food,chinese medicine,humphead wrasse,lip soup,shark fin soup,coral,jewellery,protected,reefs at risk,seahorse,mote,florida,north atlantic right whale,blue carbon,mangrove,salt marsh, tradingnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/trading-the-oceans
Sex on the Sea BedValentines Day is here and this month on Naked Oceans we reveal some of the unusual mating habits of ocean animals. How do they track down a mate in the enormous oceans? What happens if they are stuck firmly in place on the sea floor? And what does a...Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT00:44:38naked scientists,oceans,sex,mating,mass spawning,grouper,coral,jellyfish,nemo,anemonefish,anemone,clownfishnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/sex-on-the-sea-bed
Alternatives to OverfishingJoin us as we venture beneath the waves to uncover alternatives to overfishing. We find out what lies behind the Marine Stewardship Council's blue eco-label for sustainable seafood and talk manta ray ecotourism with Andrea Marshall, Queen of Ma...Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT00:42:28naked oceans,overfishing,sustainable seafood,sustainable fisheries,marine stewardship council,manta rays,andrea marshall,coral cay conservation,philippines,community based conservation,marine protected areas,yellow tang,fish larvaenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/alternatives-to-overfishing
The 12 Critters of ChristmasIn a special festive edition of Naked Oceans we count down the 12 critters of Christmas. Packed into our seasonal critter fest are sea angels and Christmas tree worms, cuddly marine mammals and less-cuddly deep sea fish. We'll meet an ocean migran...Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT00:44:06ancestors,sense,roman,met,gen,tropical,football,fly,celebrity,body,c,christmas tree worm,critter,mantis shrimp,dugong,marine,lionfish,manate,siphonophore,arctic tern,speci,diatom,sea angel,christma,mimic octopu,sea,naked scientists,kitchen sciencenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/the-12-critters-of-christmas
Protecting the seasWe venture out into the big blue to check out the latest developments in Marine Protected Areas - or MPAs - those areas of the ocean set aside to let wildlife recover and thrive. Hot off the press, a new report launched in Nagoya tells us how many MP...Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT00:42:42marine protected area,bill,healthy,governments,development,temperate,naked
scientists,cardigan bay,dolphinsnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/protecting-the-seas
The Census of Marine Life - Celebrating a decade of discoveriesIn a special edition of Naked Oceans we celebrate the world's first Census of Marine Life as it draws to a climax this month after ten years of amazing ocean discoveries. Recorded at the Census conference at the Royal Institution in London on Octo...Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT00:56:31naked scientists,census of marine
life,species,discovery,oceans,diversity,abundance,fish,animals,crustaceans,coralsnofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/the-census-of-marine-life-celebrating-a-decade-of-discoveries
Tracking sharksThis month we submerge ourselves in the science of tracking sharks. How do we follow them, where do they go, and what do they get up to when we're not watching? We catch up with Ecocean's Brad Norman to find out how he was inspired by the sta...Sat, 11 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT00:39:50naked scientists,sharks,tracking,whale sharks,genetics,news,salps,barnacles,plastic bags,egg
case,mermaid's purse,skate,raynofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/tracking-sharks
Climate change and the OceansJoin us as we dive into the science of climate change in the oceans. What changes are we already seeing, what affects are they having on marine life, and what are the prospects for the future? We call in on the Arctic and the Antarctic to find out wh...Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT00:43:41naked scientists,oceans,marine,conservation,climate change,arctic,antarctic,ice,coral,whales,Census of Marine Lifenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/climate-change-and-the-oceans
The problem of oil spillsTo launch this brand new podcast series, Naked Oceans ventures beneath the waves to investigate the impacts of oil spills on the marine environment. We hunt down the hidden world of microbes in Louisiana wetlands, trace the fingerprint of oil in the ...Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT00:44:30c,naked scientists,kitchen sciencenofullhttps://www.acast.com/naked_oceans_podcast/the-problem-of-oil-spills